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Yellow Branch Farm House near Fontana Dam, Appalachian Trail, Level 2 EV Charger

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A green house with a stone chimney, a wooden deck, and a covered outdoor seating area.
A small wooden cabin with a deck, a covered outdoor seating area, and a porch with flower boxes.
A cozy bedroom with a bed, a chair, a dresser, and a window with curtains.
A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a sofa, a dining table with chairs, and a kitchen area.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white refrigerator, a coffee maker, and a stove.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Fontana Lake
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Robbinsville, NC
  • Place, Fontana Lake
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Santeetlah Lake
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Great Smoky Mountains National Park
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Downstairs

1 Double Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Yellow Branch Farm House near Fontana Dam, Appalachian Trail, Level 2 EV Charger

Our comfortable, renovated 1000 sq. ft., 2 story traditional mountain cabin provides a restful and unique setting in which to enjoy your mountain vacation and renew your spirit. The house is located on the perimeter of Yellow Branch Farm, a former dairy farm and creamery and home to the now closed Yellow Branch Pottery. Guests are welcome to walk around the farm and garden. The location is very quiet with an occasional car, farm vehicle, or pedestrian passing by the house on Yellow Branch Road. Also, adjacent to the entrance is Silverbell Studio, a pottery studio that established by Sharla and Tamar, who purchased Yellow Branch Pottery in 2022.

The spacious downstairs of this cabin includes a great room with vaulted ceiling, an open, well-stocked, compact galley kitchen and dining area.

Also downstairs is a bedroom with double bed, a sitting room with DVD player and hundreds of movies and Roku Smart TV. The full bathroom with tub/shower is also located on the main level.

The upper floor is an open loft with queen bed and NEWLY ADDED, 1/2 bath. No more going downstairs in the middle of the night!

Cell service is not available on the property and there is a land line available for local and long distance calls at no charge. WiFi is available.

The pastoral and quiet setting includes a spacious deck, covered porch, firepit and a Weber charcoal grill. A starter amount of charcoal and firewood is provided. Also provided is a Level 2 EV charger. Tesla owners will need to bring an adapter. Please let us know if you will be using the charger. It is set up as needed.

For an early morning stroll, there are of wonderful places to walk in the neighborhood. Also, close by are Cable Cove boat ramp, Fontana Village and Marina, Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center, the Appalachian Trail, Tsali Recreation Area, Nantahala Gorge for white water rafting, Joyce Kilmer Forest, Cherokee, and the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, to name a few attractions. Robbinsville is 15 miles away and Bryson City, 25 miles.

We didn't rent in 2023 after Bruce fell from a ladder while helping a neighbor in January. The year long hiatus and then, the subsequent aftermath from Hurricane Helene affected our premier host listing. We are grateful for the support and out reach from our community. We are happy to be back in business and look forward to meeting you!

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

You need to know

Property # 1923915vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Robbinsville

Located in Robbinsville, this cabin is in a rural area and in the mountains. Graham County Historical Association and Junaluska Medicine Trail are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Fontana Village Resort Marina and Appalachian Rivers Raft Company. Travelling with kids? Consider Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Bryson City Gem Mine.
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Robbinsville, NC

What's nearby

  • Fontana Lake - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Santeetlah Lake - 21 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains Railroad - 35 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Great Smoky Mountains National Park - 39 min drive - 52.0 km
  • Harrahs Cherokee Casino - 49 min drive - 69.5 km

Getting around

  • Alcoa - Knoxville Airport (TYS) - 99 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wildwood Grill at Fontana Village - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Quill's Canteen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Yellow Branch Farm - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bears Den - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Mountview Bistro at Fontana Village Resort - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yellow Branch Farm House near Fontana Dam, Appalachian Trail, Level 2 EV Charger pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Yellow Branch Farm House near Fontana Dam, Appalachian Trail, Level 2 EV Charger?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Yellow Branch Farm House near Fontana Dam, Appalachian Trail, Level 2 EV Charger?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yellow Branch Farm House near Fontana Dam, Appalachian Trail, Level 2 EV Charger?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Yellow Branch Farm House near Fontana Dam, Appalachian Trail, Level 2 EV Charger located?

This family-friendly Robbinsville cabin is located in the mountains, within a 10-minute walk of Nantahala National Forest and Fontana Lake. Stecoah Valley Cultural Arts Center and Fontana Village Resort Marina are also within 9 miles (15 km).

About the host

Hosted by Karen Mickler and Bruce DeGroot

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We purchased the farm in 1979 with our family and moved from Iowa shortly thereafter.
Being native Floridians, the mountains appealed to us as a great location to live and be closer to our families. Our passions are growing our own food and living our lives as artisans, so we bought a milk cow and built a pottery shop for Karen and woodworking shop for Bruce. The cheese business evolved slowly over the years and Bruce concentrated solely on farming and cheese making around 2000. Karen retired in 2021 and no longer operates Yellow Branch Pottery. She enjoys more time for gardening and hiking.
Bruce retired from cheesemaking in 2023 after an unfortunate fall from a ladder. He is making an excellent recovery, with the help of a lot of physical therapy and exercise. At the time he fell, he was putting in a half bathroom upstairs in the loft. Work has begun again on the project and we hope it will be ready soon.

We celebrate a life time of creativity and good food! We look forward to meeting you.

Why they chose this property

We were looking for an existing farm to purchase in Western North Carolina. Being Iowa residents, we were attracted to the kinder winters and beauty of the mountains. Yellow Branch Farm had been abandoned for many years and had all of the qualities we were looking for. The proximity to Fontana Lake and the quiet surroundings in the rural setting attracted us also.

What makes this property unique

Yellow Branch Farmhouse is a comfortable rustic cabin with all the amenities needed for a quiet vacation away from the hustle and bustle of city life. If you are looking for an out of the way place, yet one that is within 30 minutes of several recreation spots. While we were closed in all of 2023 because of Bruce's accident, we have consistent #5 ratings.
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